AP Music Theory-What's it really about?

inNeedOfPencils
Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:08:22 +0000

I have not taken AP Music theory, but I do know from a friend about the test. There are 5 parts to the test:
Multiple choice based on a listening selection
Multiple choice based on written questions
Free response based on written questions
Free response based on a listening selection
Sight-singing

The person I know who took it had been playing piano for several years. She said there were several questions on intervals, note/rhythm identification, and even composition. The sight-singing portion is about two minutes long, since you only have a minute or so to practice. It sounds like a rather practice-intensive class. But if you like it, go for it!

Oh, here’s the college board page for the test –>
[AP: Music Theory](AP Music Theory Exam – AP Students | College Board)